Use the File content type to add a file that can be selected and viewed as a page within the course or as a separate piece of content in a separate browser window. Also, a collection of files or an entire lesson, including cascading style sheets (CSS), can be developed offline and uploaded into a course from a local drive and viewed in order. More Help

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Adding a File
  • Go to Content Area/Folder
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  • Click Build Content tab
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  • Click File
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  • Name the file
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  • Select either Browse My Computer or Browse Course to upload the file
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  • Select Yes by Permit Users to View this Content
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  • Select any Standard Options wanted
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  • Click Submit
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Deleting a File
  • Hover over the file’s name
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  • Click the arrow next to the name of the file you wish to delete
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  • Click Delete
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  • Click OK
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Advanced Options
Open in New Window: This means that when the student clicks on the File, the content will open in a new window.